CDM Advisor / Principal Designer – Engineering, Infrastructure & Public Sector Projects

Phenna Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company mobile and laptop

31 days annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

DM Safety & Health Services seeks a CDM Advisor / Principal Designer to support infrastructure, public sector, and engineering projects across the North West region. You will deliver CDM and H&S guidance, manage pre-construction information, and drive compliance across live projects with regional travel.

The role requires NEBOSH certification, UK infrastructure experience, and a strong understand of CDM 2015. A full UK driving license and willingness to travel is essential.

Qualifications

• This role requires NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate and UK experience in infrastructure/public sector projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CDM 2015 and structural/industrial project delivery.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to regional travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure CDM/H&S compliance across client sites.
• Provide technical CDM and H&S guidance to project managers and contractors.
• Develop and review pre-construction info, construction phase plans, and risk assessments.
• Produce monthly compliance reports and support governance reviews.
• Lead design risk workshops and contribute to project review meetings.
• Deliver in-house training and toolbox talks to engineering teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Diary management

Report writing

Technical drawings

Team influence

Education

NEBOSH General/Construction Certificate

Tools

Temporary Works Co-ordinator certification

Job description

CDM Advisor / Principal Designer – Engineering, Infrastructure & Public Sector Projects
Term: Permanent
Location: Regional travel across client sites within the North West
Company: DM Safety & Health Services
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance

About Us
DM Safety & Health Services is a leading independent national consultancy delivering high quality Health, Safety & Environmental services since 2008. Our continued growth is driven by our commitment to excellence and strong partnerships with major clients across multiple sectors.

We are now seeking an experienced CDM Advisor / Principal Designer to support infrastructure, public sector, bulk material handling, and engineering projects across the region. This role offers the opportunity to work with major clients and contribute to the delivery of safe, compliant, and well managed construction and engineering environments fulfilling the role principal designer for our clients.

The Role
Reporting to the Operations Director – Infrastructure & Engineering, you will provide proactive CDM and H&S support across multiple live projects. Typical environments include public sector infrastructure upgrades, utilities, bulk material handling facilities, and engineering-led construction works.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting regular site inspections and compliance visits across regional client sites
• Providing technical CDM and H&S guidance to project managers, engineers, and principal contractors
• Supporting the development and review of pre construction information, construction phase plans, and risk assessments
• Completing monthly compliance checks, audits, and client reporting
• Attending and contributing to project review meetings and design risk workshops
• Supporting client-side H&S and CDM teams with ongoing project governance
• Investigating incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, producing clear and actionable reports
• Delivering in house training and toolbox talks to engineering teams and site operatives
• Building strong, trust based relationships with client stakeholders and contractors
• Participating in external inspections with regulators, clients, and principal contractors
• Ensuring CDM 2015 compliance across all project phases

This list is not exhaustive, and additional duties may be required in line with business needs.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate
• Demonstrable UK experience within infrastructure, engineering, utilities, or public sector in a project engineering and or project management role
• Experience of industrial plant and process design
• Experience and understanding of construction methodologies across industrial and infrastructure projects
• Experience, and certification for, acting as a Temporary Works Co‑Ordinator
• Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015
• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable with regional travel to client sites (occasional overnight stays may be required)

Desirable

• Minimum 5 years in a similar CDM/H&S advisory role
• Experience supporting engineering‑led or heavy industrial environments
• Understanding of bulk material handling operations or public sector procurement frameworks

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage your own diary and workload efficiently across multiple sites
• Proactive, solutions focused approach
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and/ or specifications
• Confident in producing detailed, timely reports
• Ability to influence and support multidisciplinary teams

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + car allowance
• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Company mobile and laptop
• Supportive team environment with experienced managers and advisors
• Opportunities for professional development

Equal Opportunities

DM Safety & Health Services is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Phenna Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer